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Rachel Hutton

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Features
Rachel Hutton writes lifestyle and human-interest stories for the Minnesota Star Tribune. She was previously the editor of Minnesota Monthly and Midwest Home magazines and City Pages' food critic. She's especially interested in profiling notable Minnesotans to explore their impact and complexity and telling stories that reveal the human impact of issues in the news.

Latest from Rachel Hutton

Minnesota's favorite places, recast in Lego

Adult Fan of Lego Jeff Esler has faithfully recreated renowned Minnesota locations like Matt’s Bar and Split Rock Lighthouse.
July 7, 2025

Two dozen Hmong Minnesotans face deportation to Laos

Deportations bring anxiety in Hmong community, and accusations of cultural misunderstanding
July 4, 2025

Why everyone is obsessed with Labubu and where to find them in Minnesota

Minnesotans wait hours for the creepy-cute creatures. Are they a recession indicator?
June 26, 2025

Top the Tater Days festival debuts in Farmington

Event known for bed racing and pig kissing now offers the chance to win a year’s supply of Minnesota’s quirkiest condiment.
June 23, 2025

Old School Jewish Matchmakers offer timeless perspective on dating

The Twin Cities duo shares single seniors' desires and dealbreakers.
June 4, 2025

Missing Joann? Textile Center's new Stashery sells discounted fabric and yarn.

The donation-based secondhand shop mends a hole left by Joann's closure.
May 31, 2025

Health Department cracks down on Minnesota hot tub and pool rentals

“Free the hot tub” bill argues vacation-home spas aren’t public pools. Swimply pool-rental app sues.
May 29, 2025

Celebrity Wolves fans spotted at Game 3

A who's who of famous Wolves fans made an appearance tonight.
May 25, 2025

'This is an uprising': An oral history of the 6 days after George Floyd's murder

Protesters, police, Gov. Tim Walz and neighbors chronicle the upheaval that changed Minneapolis and spread across the world.
May 19, 2025

Meet the academic power couple 'marrying' St. John’s and St. Ben’s

As the St. Cloud-area schools integrate, President Brian Bruess and his wife Carol host sewing workshops, provide therapy-dog cuddles.
May 19, 2025

Minnesota’s best tourist traps and roadside attractions

From trading posts to treasure troves, six highlights from across the state include the strangest museum and the largest candy store.
May 17, 2025

Lessons from this weekend’s 100 Mile Garage Sale along the Mississippi River

Minnesota and Wisconsin unite to sell crock pots and find connection.
May 2, 2025
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